Georgia McFarland: Walking on Shells

Poolside #61 (Sausage Fest), Acrylic and gesso on canvas, 85 x 70cm, 2024

WALKING ON SHELLS

Georgia McFarland

30 April - 4 May 2024

While keeping to her distinctive and bold style, this body of work sees the artist explore new directions in terms of subject matter and theme through works that are imbued with political meaning. Often using elements of satire, the works touch on climate change, land rights, women’s equality and the cost of living crisis. The title of the exhibition is a play on the phrase ‘walking on eggshells’ which speaks to a desire to voice something while feeling the need to be gentle or cautious. The title also refers to the artist’s frequent use of seashells as a subject matter and medium in her work. Shells are not only beautifully unique but they also hold the strength to withstand nature’s elements, and the artist looks to them as a reflection of her identity and her life.

Text by Alex McFarland